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Funmilayo Ransome Kuti
2024 · 1h 31m
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti follows the story of Fela’s mother; Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, from her pioneering days as the first female student at Abeokuta Grammar School to her marriage to Israel Ransome-Kuti.
- Director
- Bolanle Austen-Peters
- Writer
- Tunde Babalola
- Stars
- Adunni Ade · Kehinde Bankole · Omowunmi Dada · Patrick Diabuah
THE STORY
Funmilayo Ransome Kuti
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti follows the story of Fela’s mother; Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, from her pioneering days as the first female student at Abeokuta Grammar School to her marriage to Israel Ransome-Kuti. Together, they challenge oppression and create the Abeokuta Women’s Union, igniting a fierce battle against colonial and traditional rulers. This narrative artfully contrasts FRK’s tireless activism with her delicate balancing act as a wife and mother, revealing the indomitable spirit of a woman who changed the course of history.
- Country
- NG
- Languages
- , en, yo
- Genres
- Historical · Drama
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
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9.0Audience score from 53 verified ratings
“A very good watch I must say. Kehinde Bankole played this role so well. She is a very good actor. Kudos to the director too. Everything was perfect in my opinion.”
“It was worth my time so and go and watch”
“If you haven't seen the movie as a Nigerian you should, the movie makes me proud of our culture”
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- Release year
- 2024
- Country of origin
- NG
- Languages
- , en, yo
- Runtime
- 1h 31m